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Many in Western audiences view Ukraine’s attacks on Russian strategic forces as a move that strengthens Kyiv’s negotiating position. These strikes demonstrate to Russia that Ukraine has capabilities previously thought unimaginable, and signal to the West that Ukraine retains

В Екатеринбурге, как пишут местные СМИ, проходят обыски в редакции издания Ура.ру. Агентство давно занимается откровенной Z-пропагандой, так что сочувствия это вызывает немного. Возможно, происходящее связано с атакой на бенефициаров издания — местных олигархов-энергетиков

Kherson today. Freedom square. We end each of our trips to Kherson here. A sacral place where Kherson civilians were protesting against Russian occupation, fearlessly. Now attacked by the Russian bombs. Russians are 3-5 km from here, on the other side of Dnipro river. Despite

Trump and Xi have spoken, per Kevin Liptak.

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Dear Friends, We are pleased to present the latest edition of our R.Politik Bulletin No. 11 (163). IN FOCUS The nature of the Russian-Uranian war has been gradually shifting. While Russia intensifies its offensive and gains more territory, Ukraine has undertaken bolder and more

Essential Ukraine #3 by Balazs Jarabik is out now. A sharp look at Ukraine’s fragile footing in mid-2025—military pressure, political strain, and nuclear risks. A must-read on Europe’s most volatile frontline. 📘 Read more: rpolitik.com/essential-ukra…

1/ 🚨Out now: the third edition of Essential Ukraine. Below are conclusions (behind paywall). Beyond traditional chapters (Security, Settlement, Statecraft, Society), it has special sections on the UK–Ukraine relationship and implications of Ramstein Redux for European security.

IAF probably lacks heavy penetrating munitions to destroy Fordow. Waiting for the USAF to chime in….. but Trump may not authorize the strikes.

Russia's new patriotic pro-war radio station turned out to be the least popular radio station ever.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov warned Washington against providing direct military assistance to Israel: "It would be a radically destabilizing step for the whole situation" (Interfax)

It is striking that Putin has admitted his grandchild speaks fluent Chinese due to being raised by a nanny from Beijing. This sends a contradictory signal, potentially suggesting the president is not taking a sufficiently patriotic stance. It may also raise concerns within the

Seeing a new trend among pro-war Russians bloggers that could be summed up as: “look at how Israel is destroying Iranian military capacities, why can’t we be like that” For them only hard power is worth respecting

If there is one text in Russian you read today, it should be this one by герасименко and her colleagues - about a network of underage girls lured into prostitution, and possible involvement of prominent members of the Russian elite. Also consider supporting the courageous journalists

1/10 The US bombing of Iran's nuclear facilities is an unprecedented event that may prove to be transformational for Iran, the Middle East, US foreign policy, global non-proliferation, and potentially even the global order. Its impact will be measured for decades to come. 🧵

Senior Iranian official to Reuters: Most of the highly enriched uranium at Fordow was moved to an undeclared location before the US attack. The number of personnel at Fordow was reduced to a minimum.

The very first reactions from #Russia to the US bombing #Iran #nuclear facilities can be summed up as: “Thank God we have nuclear weapons” This event will likely propel Russia's efforts to further strengthen its own nuclear coercive credibility for deterrence and compellence

The big question is whether this public but essentially symbolic act of retaliation is accompanied by a more secretive and dangerous repost--a clandestine effort by Iran to reconstitute its nuclear program and build the bomb.

Dear Friends, Amid rising uncertainty and alarming escalation in the Middle East, we present our latest R.Politik Bulletin No. 12 (164). IN FOCUS Israel’s strike on Iran, followed by the US bombing of key nuclear facilities on 22 June, has marked a significant escalation in the

There is no question that Iran’s nuclear program sustained enormous damage as a result of this 12 day war. It’s very likely been set back by at least a year, likely more. But how quickly Iran can race to a (deliverable) bomb depends on one key question 🧵